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Career Advice for Job Seekers in South Africa
Practical, up-to-date guides to help you find work and get paid fairly in South Africa. We cover the national minimum wage and average salaries, SARS tax brackets and UIF, learnerships and youth programmes, CV and interview tips, and how AI is changing jobs in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and beyond. Every guide is checked against official sources such as Stats SA, SARS and the Department of Employment and Labour, and updated when the rules change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Africa?
The national minimum wage is R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked from 1 March 2026, including domestic and farm workers. That is about R5,240 a month for a 40-hour week.
What is the average salary in South Africa?
Average monthly earnings in the formal non-agricultural sector were R30,611 in May 2026, according to Stats SA's Quarterly Employment Statistics.
What is the tax-free threshold in South Africa for 2026/27?
People under 65 pay no income tax on earnings up to R99,000 a year. The threshold is R153,250 for those aged 65 to 74 and R171,300 for those aged 75 and older.
What is a learnership?
A learnership is a structured programme, usually about 12 months, where you work for an employer and study towards an NQF-registered qualification while earning a monthly stipend. Genuine learnerships never charge a fee.
How long should a CV be in South Africa?
Two pages for most people and one page for school leavers, with two or three contactable references.